Information Security Manager

Mid-Level Information Security Manager

Looking for a Proven Leader that will oversee and manage the IT Security programs to ensure the integrity, confidentiality and availability of all systems, applications and company data. You will be responsible for developing and implementing security policies, perform risk assessments, respond to security incidents and conduct security awareness training sessions.

Note:

Must reside in the Chicago area, work location is the western Chicago suburbs, Salary is $135-145k with Excellent Benefits and Annual Bonus. This position operates in a standard in-person office environment 5 days a week. Light travel may infrequently be required to terminal locations.

Responsibilities:

Provide leadership and governance on Information Security compliance initiatives.

Lead and manage a team of security professionals, providing training, mentoring and evaluations.

Develop and enforce security policies, procedures and standards to protect the digital assets with necessary internal business stakeholders

Continuously evaluate and review existing security technologies and tools, recommending new solutions to improve the overall security infrastructure.

Oversee and monitor all security systems, networks, and endpoints to detect and respond to potential and actual threats and breaches.

Lead investigations of security incidents, breaches, and vulnerabilities, taking necessary actions to ensure they are contained, mitigated, and resolved. Recommend and lead future follow-up corrective actions to ensure root causes are eliminated or mitigated. Work related legal matters associated with such events as needed.

Establish metrics and reporting benchmarks to measure the efficiency, effectiveness and maturity level of the security program.

Requirements:

3-5+ years in a hands-on role supporting a medium to large organization in Information Security. Experience maintaining and enhancing IT Cyber Security programs.

Strong foundational level knowledge in a broad range of information technology core concepts including networking, architecture & design, firewalls and routing.

Strong foundational Knowledge in Azure including securing Microsoft Entra ID and Azure Hybrid environments.

Some experience with Crowdstrike is preferred.

Bachelor’s degree/Information Security, Technology or related field.

We are more interested in experience and best practices in those specific areas rather than the specific tool itself.